Hurricane, Bahamas 1898

American artist Winslow Homer (1836-1910) is known for his depictions of nature and his fascination with the sea. In this watercolor, *Hurricane, Bahamas*, painted in 1898, Homer captures the powerful forces of nature as they threaten the palm trees and houses of a tropical island. The wind whips through the trees, bending them over as the sky darkens, creating a sense of impending doom. The use of watercolor allows Homer to capture the subtle shifts in light and shadow that make the scene feel both beautiful and ominous. Homer was particularly drawn to the beauty of the Bahamas, and his paintings of the region are among his most powerful and evocative.